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Residence custom made for disabled y HOWARD MOZEL onday‘s sodâ€"turning cereâ€" mony for the Ontario March of Dimes‘ firstâ€"ever housing project for the disabled was a testament to perseverance and energy. "This is the first sodâ€"turning where the hole is already dug," said March of Dimes president Linda Knowles, referring to the huge pit at Trafalgar Road and Robinson Street. "That speaks of the enthusiâ€" asm that went into this project." Oakville Beaver Staff According to Don King, presiâ€" dent of the March of Dimes Nonâ€" Profit Housing Corporation, the occasion marks the first "ground up" project for the new division. Rather than modify an existing structure â€" and thereby accept cerâ€" tain compromises â€" the $8 million, fourâ€"floor Robinson Street facility will consider every aspect of day to day living from thestart. "Oakville is leading the way," said King, praising the coâ€"operative efforts of everyone involved. "This is a team that has brought this from a dream to its present reality." All 59 of the building‘s apartâ€" ment units, as well as all common areas, will be fully accessible by disabled persons. Half of the 51 oneâ€"bedroom and eight twoâ€"bedâ€" room apartments will have disabled persons living in them at any one time. About 25 units will have attendant services for those in need of assistance. _ Tailorâ€"made to the requirements of the handicapped, each suite will include such features as wheelchair turning space in every room and Wo;ld Series Ball 4 1992 World Seri 4 19923 World Seri f WorldSeries Balls and Bats are hand sign mclu’ ing 25 player signatures. Balls and % iclude a certificate of authenticity: + 1992 World Series Team Ball * 1993 World Series Team Ball * 1993 World Series Team Bat 4 1992/1993 World Series Team Balls in deluxe > presentation case * 1993 World Series Team Ball deluxe presentation case OF HISTORY RETAIL DISPLAY _ 875â€"1751 _ hall, leg room under each sink, lowâ€" ered counters, extra long faucet handles and door levers, automatic door openers and lowered closets and pantries. ‘"This is my dream," she said. "It is very exciting, the bringing to Oakville of a supportive, indepenâ€" dent living center where people can live and work and be a part of the community." Oakville‘s Pamela Caineâ€"Stokes, a March of Dimes director and local champion of the rights of the disâ€" abled, made no secret of her unbriâ€" dled enthusiasm for the project. Mayor Ann Mulvale also praised the partnership which resulted in the design of the new facility, explain ing how the Town learned its lesson when it went ahead and built units . for the physically challenged at March of Dmm Pamea Came-Stokos llfts a symbohc shovel of earth during Monday s sod turning Normandy Place. This time they ceremony for the organization‘s new Robinson Street facility. Shown with her are (clockwise from left) mayor went right to the source, she said, Ann Mulvale, Ontario March of Dimes president Linda Knowles, Ministry representative Noel Duignan, and worked hand in hand with those March of Dimes Nonâ€"Profit Housing Corporation president Don King and project supporter Jean Legacy. with special needs. (Photo by Peter McCusker) PuUD And the coffee‘s alhmways free! OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE II â€" DORVAL DRIVE QEW JUST NEXT DOOR TO MICHAELS 200 NORTH SERVICE ROAD WEST, OAKVILLE TELEPHONE (905) 849â€"3850 STORE HOURS: MONDAY â€" FRIDAY 9:30 AM TO 9:00 PM SATURDAY 9:30 AM 6:00 PM SUNDAY 12:00 NOON TO 5:00 PM by Steve Nease